HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 30: Nave Levi Is the Fifteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 30: Nave Levi Is the Fifteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nave Levi is the fifteenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 6 contestants remain in the race, including Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz, and Michael HarPaz. Full recap of Episode 30. Exactly next week, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. 7 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 6 will continue. The judges did not vote "in favor" or "against" during the performances this time. Instead, they awarded each contestant a score ranging from 6 to 12 points at the end of their performance. The judges’ scores made up 50% of the total, while the audience’s votes comprised the remaining 50%. The two contestants with the lowest combined scores faced elimination — and the judging panel decided which...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 29: Agam Hazan Is the Fourteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 29: Agam Hazan Is the Fourteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Agam Hazan is the fourteenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 7 contestants remain in the race, including Michael HarPaz, Alona Erez, Nave Levi, and Noam Bettan. Full recap of Episode 29. In 9 days, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. 8 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 7 will continue. The episode aired this evening was the second of two in the Shlomo Artzi special, in which each contestant chose a song by one of Israel’s leading singers, who also represented the country at Eurovision 1975 with his song "At VaAni". During the episode, the show’s judges performed Shlomo Artzi’s song “Lo Ozev Et Ha'Ir”. Toward the end of the episode, singer Amir Benayoun joined the judging panel, replacing Itay...
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Yuval Raphael Reveals: “I Faced Hate from Every Direction”

Yuval Raphael Reveals: “I Faced Hate from Every Direction”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Yuval Raphael reveals everything: from online hate and death threats to winning the public vote and confronting global controversy face-to-face. Yuval Raphael — Israel’s representative at Eurovision 2025 — finished second with her song "New Day Will Rise". In an interview with "Daily Mail", she laid all her cards on the table - from her take on Nemo’s provocation and the trophy return to death threats and the emotional high of winning the public vote. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Love and Hate: Yuval Raphael’s Rollercoaster Yuval begins the interview with her heroic story from October 7th, describing how she survived in a shelter she calls “the bunker of death”, and how, just 18 months later, she found herself on the world’s biggest stage. She says that even there, pro-Palestinian activism followed her: “The love in my heart guided me, even when I was surrounded by hate from all sides—hate aimed at my people, rooted in a distorted perception...
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Greece: “Sing for Greece 2026” Postponed to the Second Week of February

Greece: “Sing for Greece 2026” Postponed to the Second Week of February

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Greek media, "Sing For Greece 2026", originally set for February 3rd, 5th, and 7th, has been postponed by a week. Will Greece join the four shows held on Valentine’s Day? According to Greek media, "Sing For Greece 2026" - originally planned for February 3rd, 5th, and 7th - has been rescheduled to the following week. The national final will feature two semi-finals and a grand final, with the winner representing Greece at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greek media reported that the national broadcaster decided to delay the "Sing For Greece 2026" shows, which were originally scheduled for February 3rd, 5th, and 7th. According to the reports, organizers wanted to avoid holding the event on February 14th - Valentine’s Day - which already features four other national finals (Poland, Denmark, Latvia and Estonia), and to steer clear of the Greek holiday Tsiknopempti, which falls on that Thursday, February 12th....
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Greece: “Sing for Greece 2026” Songs Will Be Revealed on January 17th & 18th

Greece: “Sing for Greece 2026” Songs Will Be Revealed on January 17th & 18th

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the past hour, the Greek national broadcaster announced that the 28 competing songs in "Sing For Greece 2026" will be revealed on January 17th & 18th. In the past hour, the Greek national broadcaster ERT announced that the 28 songs competing in the country’s national selection "Sing For Greece 2026" will be officially presented on January 17th and 18th. The national final is expected to take place in early February and include two semi-finals and a grand final. The winner of the final will represent Greece at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Greek national broadcaster, the 28 competing entries for the ticket to Vienna will be unveiled in two stages. On Saturday, January 17th, the first 14 songs - those taking part in the first semi-final - will be revealed. On Sunday, January 18th, the remaining 14 songs competing in the second semi-final will be presented. The...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 28: Tamir Levy Is the Thirteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 28: Tamir Levy Is the Thirteenth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tamir Levy is the thirteenth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 8 contestants remain in the race, including Shira Zloof, Gal De Paz, and Shaked Solomon. Full recap of Episode 28. In 10 days, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. 9 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 8 will continue. The episode aired this evening was the first of two in the Shlomo Artzi special, in which each contestant chose a song by one of Israel’s leading singers, who also represented the country at Eurovision 1975 with his song "At VaAni". Artzi himself took part in the show for the first time, and the contestants rehearsed before him. Before the elimination announcement, Artzi performed his...
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Denmark: Several Former Representatives May Return to “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026”

Denmark: Several Former Representatives May Return to “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026”

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); New reports on Denmark's "Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2026" - pointing to a series of well-known and beloved former representatives who may once again compete for the ticket to Eurovision 2026. Who are they? Eurovision's national finals season is heating up as countries begin to reveal contestant shortlists, featuring several familiar names in the Eurovision community hoping to return to the stage in Vienna, Austria. While the official lineup for “Dansk Melodi Grand Prix” is set to be unveiled only on January 22nd, rumors are abuzz about a number of former representatives possibly returning to compete for the Eurovision 2026 ticket. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sissal Hansen, Denmark’s representative at Eurovision 2025 with the song “Hallucination”, hinted at a possible comeback during an interview on the morning show “Go’ morgen Danmark” (in English: “Good Morning Denmark”):  “2026 might be bigger than 2025”. But Sissal is far from alone. According to the Danish Eurovision page Good Evening Europe, possible candidates include Anja Nissen,...
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Cyprus: Antigoni Reveals Plans for Her Eurovision Performance

Cyprus: Antigoni Reveals Plans for Her Eurovision Performance

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  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a recent interview, Antigoni shared her excitement about representing her country in the contest and revealed what she hopes to bring to the stage this May. Antigoni, Cyprus’s representative for Eurovision 2026, recently sat down for an interview with Andreas Anastasiou, head of the Cypriot delegation for Eurovision 2026. During their conversation, she opened up about her feelings and thoughts ahead of her participation in Eurovision 2026 — where she will perform for Cyprus in Vienna — and spoke about how she intends to represent her country on stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “I Want This to Be a Performance – Not Just a Song” At the start of the interview, Antigoni recalled the moment she discovered she would represent Cyprus at Eurovision and the wave of emotions that overtook her. She explained that upon hearing the exciting news, she was so overwhelmed with joy that she even cried. Soon after, calls from family and friends poured in, expressing how proud and excited they were for her. Antigoni shared her...
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Portugal: Songs for “Festival Da Canção 2026” to Be Revealed on January 22nd

Portugal: Songs for “Festival Da Canção 2026” to Be Revealed on January 22nd

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 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP has announced that the competing songs for "Festival Da Canção 2026" will be revealed on January 22nd at 12:30 CET. The winner will earn the right to represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The Portuguese national broadcaster RTP announced on its Instagram page on Wednesday that the 16 songs competing in the traditional “Festival da Canção 2026” will be revealed in two weeks, on January 22nd at 12:30 CET. The long-running festival, which has undergone several name changes over the decades, has served as Portugal’s platform for selecting its Eurovision representative since the country joined the contest in 1964. However, this year it remains uncertain whether the winner will represent Portugal at Eurovision 2026, to be held in Vienna, Austria. As previously reported, 13 contestants have declared that they will not take part in Eurovision if Israel remains in the competition. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 16 contestants are equally divided into two...
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HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 27: Dorin Or Is the Twelfth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

HaKokhav HaBa – Episode 27: Dorin Or Is the Twelfth Contestant Eliminated From the Show

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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dorin Or is the twelfth contestant to bid farewell to HaKokhav HaBa. 9 contestants remain in the race, including Shira Zloof, Nave Levi, Agam Hazan, and Shaked Solomon. Full recap of Episode 27. In 13 days, the grand finale of "HaKokhav HaBa for Eurovision 2026" will take place, featuring four finalists. The winner of the competition will represent Israel at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 12th, 14th, and 16th. 10 contestants remain in the competition so far, but by the end of tonight’s episode, only the top 9 will continue. The production presents tonight the continuation of a new challenge that has not been done in previous seasons. Each contestant chose a hit song to perform alongside a live band. However, during the song, a signal appeared on the screen - after which they had to continue singing a-cappella, without the band’s backing. Keeping rhythm, staying in tune, and maintaining composure became crucial. The two contestants who received...
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